Книга: Manfred B. Steger «Globalization: A Very Short Introduction»
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Серия: "A Very Short Introduction" Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field of global studies. Shows how the transformative powers of globalization reach deeply into the political, cultural, technological, and ecological dimensions of contemporary social life. Explores the ideological aspects of globalization - looking at political movements both for and against globalization. Includes discussion of contemporary issues such as the rise of ISIL and related radical Islamist groups like Boko Haram, new waves of civil wars in Syria/Iraq/Yemen/Nigeria, and the EU fiscal crisis. Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over eight million copies sold. New to this Edition: Considers the growing power of a'women&education centered discourse'in the Muslim world embodied by Nobel Prize-winning activist Malala Yousefzai. Analyses the intensification of surveillance and the Edward Snowden affair. Discusses the so-called'decline of the US'and the'rise of the rest'(especially China and India). Includes a new section on the rise of robot technology and new war technology with civilian usage such as drones. Considers the impact of social networking technology, and also new identity discussions around gender fluidity and sex change. Analyses the Ebola crisis in West Africa. Издательство: "Oxford University Press" (2017)
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